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Special Reports: AR/AI
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Photonics Optics & Imaging - June 2026
Researchers create world's first electronic‐photonic quantum chip…speeding up a camera shutter a trillion times yields material discoveries…how LiDAR is going digital. Read all about it in this...

Special Reports: Electronics & Computers
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Rugged/Hi‐Rel Electronics - June 2026
Rugged computing for infinite exploration…how RISC‐V is increasing mil‐aero system reliability, security…COTS Edge AI accelerators reshape how computing in deployed. Read about these and other...

Special Reports: Motion Control
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Space Technology - June 2026
A major milestone in spacecraft nuclear propulsion…NASA rover takes first AI‐planned drive on Mars…are we ready for 58,000 satellites in orbit? Read all about it in this compendium of articles from the editors...

INSIDER: Connectivity
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command...
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Special Reports: Electronics & Computers
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RF & Microwave Electronics - May 2026
NASA demonstrates first‐of‐its‐kind space communications…RF‐over‐fiber provides backbone of next‐gen mil/aero networks…how the US Space Force is leveraging commercial antennas for defense...

White Papers: Aerospace
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Taming Electron Avalanches: Multipaction-Resistant Cable Design For High-Power Signals In Space
Understanding and mitigating multipaction is critical for ensuring reliability and performance in high-power RF and microwave systems. In this white...

White Papers: Automotive
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Reducing CO2 Emissions by Up to 42% in Vehicle Cabin
Learn how a leading cab manufacturer for agricultural, construction, and industrial vehicles improved vehicle efficiency by trading welding for structural adhesives. The result: lighter,...

Special Reports: Aerospace
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Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles & Systems - May 2026
Defense startup unveils autonomous fighter jet…advanced radar boosts Ukrainian air defense…NASA technology powers fire‐fighting drones. Read all about it in this compendium of articles from...

Special Reports: Aerospace
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Advanced Materials & Coatings - April 2026
In this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology, learn how breakthroughs in materials science are enabling exciting new applications in defense...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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How Liquid Flow Through Modules Work Reliably in Rugged Environments
As electronic warfare continues to evolve and push multicore processors to higher speeds, heat output is rising fast—while SWaP constraints limit redesign options for...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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Improving The Capabilities of Cognitive Radar and EW ­Systems
This white paper examines how mode‑agile (WARM) radar and EW threat emitters undermine traditional static threat‑library approaches and proposes a cognitive AI/ML architecture...

Editorial Webinars: Aerospace
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The fusion of digital twins and agentic AI is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing and design by enabling intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous systems. This...
Events: Materials
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White Papers: Data Acquisition
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LVIT Linear Position Sensors for Demanding Applications
Explore how Alliance Sensors Group’s LVIT linear position sensors deliver long life, high reliability, and cost efficiency in demanding environments. Learn how they reduce maintenance...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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5G Hardening Against Smart Jammer Attacks
Advances in cellular networks, notably 5G, enable mission‑critical and military applications, requiring secure, reliable communications. Accessible, hard‑to‑detect smart jammers threaten...

Special Reports: Test & Measurement
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Power Electronics - April 2026
This compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology magazines looks at the latest advances in power electronics and energy storage for applications ranging from...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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The Need for Direct RF in an Evolving Defense Environment
Explore direct RF capabilities and applications that are redefining what’s possible in radar and software radio.

White Papers: Aerospace
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Expedite Critical Wideband Signal Recorders in Defense Applications
Capturing RF signals with precise timing over long sessions is both a necessity and a challenge for successful development, testing and deployment in many defense applications...

Special Reports: RF & Microwave Electronics
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Space Technology - March 2026
Laser invention to steer the next generation of moon landers…why Mars rovers keep getting stuck in the sand…are nuclear micro reactors the future of spacecraft propulsion? Read all about it in this compendium...

Special Reports: Imaging
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Military & Maritime Uncrewed/Autonomous Systems - March 2026
Keep up with the rapid development of autonomous systems impacting warfare, homeland security, naval operations and more in this collection of articles from the editors of Aerospace...

White Papers: Photonics/Optics
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eBook: The Engineer’s Guide to Low Outgassing Adhesives
What should engineers consider when choosing a low outgassing adhesive system for their application? The aerospace, electronic, and optical industries often involve environments where...

White Papers: Defense
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Engineering Edge AI Hardware for Aerospace & Defense
As AI workloads move closer to sensors and operators, aerospace and defense systems face new demands in performance, power, thermal management, and long-term supportability. In this Inside...

Special Reports: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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Test & Measurement - March 2026
Read about innovations in smart sensors, super‐resolution microscopy, ultra high‐temperature measurement, and more in this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace and Defense...

Editorial Webinars: Electronics & Computers
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Cooling an embedded computing system for military vehicles, weapon systems, and other platforms becomes more challenging every year. The newest generation of...
White Papers: Defense
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How to Select the Right Measurement Microscope for Accurate 2D and 3D Analysis
Microscopes are essential for precise 2D and 3D visualization and measurement in quality control, failure analysis, and R&D. Choosing the right setup requires...

Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Aerospace Manufacturing - February 2026
See the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing in this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology magazines.

Special Reports: Electronics & Computers
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Award–Winning Inventions - February 2026
The Create the Future Design Contest recognizes and rewards engineering innovations that promise a better tomorrow. In this special report, learn about the amazing winners chosen in 2025 from hundreds...

White Papers: Defense
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Case Study: EP40 Used for Steel Bonding in Marine Applications
Researchers at CITENI and CITIC developed a novel method to evaluate adhesive aging on naval steel substrates under maritime conditions. Using Master Bond EP40, a high performance...

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